...Friday's Favorites...

so, yes, i am a lover of chocolate & any kind of dessert...so it's no surprise that i am in love with the Cheesecake Factory's Chocolate Tuxedo Cream Cheesecake...it's to die for and every bite of it is completely worth the calories! i know when you eat out at the cheesecake factory, especially when it comes to dessert, it can be a bit overwhelming, because how do you choose between sooo many good things?? take my word for it & order this next time...you'll be in heaven, i promise! :)

...and the winners are...

i really wish everyone could have won...so i'm going to do this again sometime soon! but as for now...these are the three lucky recipients!! kanoe & jess will you guys email me your addresses? i know i have them somewhere, but i'm lazy and don't want to have to search for them! you three can expect your surprises to arrive within the next three weeks...happy waiting! :)

...it's my turn...

i was a winner of this on my friend jessica's blog,
and now it's my turn to pay it forward! how exciting!
here's how it works...

leave a comment to this post by thursday, april 17.
i will put your name into a drawing...
and the three winners will get a
special something sent to them from me!

winners will be posted friday, april 18.
if you win...be prepared to pay it forward!!

...sprinkles frosting...

as promised, here's the sprinkles frosting recipe...you HAVE to try it the next time you're in need of some yummy frosting!! i promise you won't be disappointed!

2 sticks butter
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

beat butter on medium speed until light & fluffy (2 minutes). reduce speed & gradually add powdered sugar...beat until incorporated. add vanilla & milk & beat until smooth & creamy. DO NOT OVERMIX or the frosting will be too airy. it should be creamy & dense like ice cream. add additional milk 1 tsp. at a time if necessary. :)

...waiting & wishing for warmth...

if the weather man is right, then we should be able to get out and do more of this come saturday. i'm crossing my fingers & can't wait...we're definitely ready for spring & summer to be here!